This is a list of selected resources added to the CECDE Library over the last three months. This list is updated every quarter to highlight new additions to our catalogue.
ID 2017
Flutter, J.; Rudduck, J. (2004). Consulting Pupils: What's In It For Schools?. Oxon: Routledge.
Curriculum
ID 2013
Nuttall, J. (Ed.) (2003). Weaving Te Whariki: Aotearoa New Zealand's Early Childhood Curriculum Document in Theory and Practice. Wellington: New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
ECCE
ID 2003
Whitebread, D.; Coltman, P. (Eds.) (2008). Teaching and Learning in the Early Years. Oxon: Routledge.
ID 2011
Dunkin, D.; Hanna, P. (2001). Thinking Together - Quality Adult:child Interactions. Wellington: New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
ID 2082
O'Brien, S.; Cassidy, P.; Schonfeld, H. (2008). Vision Into Practice: Proceedings of a Conference on Making Quality a Reality in the Lives of Young Children. Dublin: Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education.
Legislation
ID 2001
Graham, I.; Lafferty, L. (2008). Legislation Handbook for Childcare Providers. Dublin: Barnardos' Training and Resource Service.
Literacy
ID 2018
Griffith, P.; Beach, S.; Ruan, J.; Dunn, L. (2008). Literacy for Young Children: A Guide for Early Childhood Educators. California: Corwin Press.
Management
ID 2004
Siraj-Blatchford, I.; Manni, L. (2007). Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector: The ELEYS Study. London: Institute of Education.
Numeracy
ID 2005
Berch, D.; Mazzocco, M. (2007). Why is Math So Hard For Some Children? The Nature and Origins of Mathematical Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Parental Involvement
ID 2074
Cunningham, D. (2008). Parent Involvement in Early Years Intervention Programmes: Evidence from Early Start. An Leanbh Óg, The OMEP Ireland Journal of Early Childhood Studies, Volume 2, Issue 1, April 2008, pp. 127-144.
Play
ID 2008
Bilton, H. (2004). Playing Outside: Activities, Ideas and Inspiration for the Early Years. London: David Fulton Publishers Ltd.
Poverty
ID 2063
Hayes, N. (2008). The Role of Early Childhood Care and Education - An Anti-poverty Perspective. Dublin: Combat Poverty Agency.
Quality
ID 2014
French, G. (2008). Supporting Quality: Guidelines for Professional Practice in Early Childhood Services. Book 1 - Policy and Governance. Dublin: Barnardos' Training and Resource Service.
ID 2002
Sheppard, C.; Hickey, M. (2008). From Penn Green to Tralee: Achieving Quality Childcare. Kerry: Partnership Trá Lí.
Research
ID 2000
Piggot-Irvine, E.; Bartlett, B. (2008). Evaluating Action Research. Wellington: NZCER Press.
Special Needs
ID 1939
Griffin, S.; Shevlin, M. (2007). Responding to Special Educational Needs: An Irish Perspective. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.
Training
ID 2065
Whalley, M. (2008). Leading Practice in Early Years Settings. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.
ID 2064
Colloby, J. (2008). The Validation Process for EYPS. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.
ID 2015
Miller, L.; Cable, C. (Editors) (2008). Professionalism in the Early Years. London: Hodder Education.
Transitions
ID 2040
Brooker, L. (2008). Supporting Transitions in the Early Years. Berkshire: Open University Press.
ID 2038
O'Kane, M. (2008). Building Bridges: The Transition from Preschool to Primary School for Children in Ireland. Dublin: Dublin Institute of Technology.
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